Washtub stand



April 21, 1931. LINDELQF 1,801,512

WASHTUB STAND Filed Aug. 15, 1929 E W fi Patented Apr. 21, 1931 HANSLINDELOF, OF DE KALB, ILLINOIS WASH'IUB STAND Application filed August13, 1929. serial No. 385,521.

This invention relates to improvements in washtub stands and has for oneof its principal objects the provision of a stand for Washtubs which canbe readily associated with an ordinary washing machine in such a Waythat a plurality of tubs may be grouped at a convenient height aroundthe washing machine for receiving clothes in various stages of thewashing process.

One of the important objects of this invention is to provide in awashtub stand a simple unitary construction which is economical ofmanufacture, durable in operation, and of sutficient strength to meetall needs.

Another and still further important 0bj ect of this invention is toprovide a washtub stand, means for supporting tubs adjacent a washingmachine which means shall be readily applicable to any make of washingmachine now on the market.

Other and further important objects of this invention will be apparentfrom the disclosures in the drawings and following specification.

The invention in a preferred form is illustrated in the drawings andhereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of the improved washtub stand of thisinvention.

Figure 2 is a side elevation showing one of the supporting lug Figure 3is a detail view illustrating the reinforcing braces for the lugs.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 1 lookingin the direction indicated by the arrows.

As shown in the drawings:

The reference numerals 10 indicate gen erally the top supporting elementof the im proved washtub stand of this invention, this element beingpreferably composed of a strip of metal or the like of suitable weightto support the tub placed thereon. Obviously, the size and capacity ofthe stand may be varied without departing from the prin ciples of theinvention. 1

It will be noted that the tub member 10 has two portions thereof bentinto the shape of arcs of circles preferably concentric as shown atl2'an'd that the member is closed upon itself to form a four sidedfigure, two or more of which may be joined to complete the stand.

Each of the frames 1012 is supported by a plurality of uprights or legs14 which also are composed of strip metal, each strip being bent doubleupon itself and rounded at the bottom as shown at 16 to provide asuitable footing which is readily slidable from place to place. A

These legs 14 are bolted or riveted to clownwardly extending brackets orbraces 18, the bolt or rivet forming a pivotal point as shown at 20. Atthe top of each leg 14 and at the point where it joins the member 12,there is drilled an opening for the reception of the bolt of athumbscrew or the like 22 which passes through a similar opening formedin the member 12. Each of the legs 14 has a corresponding leg at therear of the device as best shown in Figure 8, these legs being joined bymeans of cross pieces or reinforcing braces as best illustrated at 24.

It will be noted that the two sections 1012 are connected together bymeans of bolts or the like 26 passing through aligned openings in theends of the members 10l2. I11 this way, a stand of any desireddimensions can be built up.

It will be noted that when the thumb screws 22 are removed, the legs 14can be tilted about their pivotal attachments 20 to the position shownin the dotted line in F igure 2 whereby-the stand may be made morecompact for purposes of ready and convenient transportation from placeto place if desired or necessary.

At the point of juncture between the elements 10 is positioned an extradownwardly extending leg 30 which is held in position by means of a boltand nut or the like 32 and is riveted to a corresponding angularlyextending bracket 34, the upper end of this bracket member being in turnremovably bolted in position between the members 10 as best illustratedin Figure 1. This additional leg at the forward portion of the deviceprovides for greater stability.

It will be obvious that herein is provided a washtub stand which is ofsimple construction and therefore readily operated and not at all likelyto get out of order. Further, it is portable and can be convenientlytransported from place to place. Obviously, when the legs 14 are foldedup under the device, the le 30 can be either removed or also folded up yremoving the bolt 36 at the point of juncture between the bracket 34 andthe members 10.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details ofconstruction varied throughout a wide range without de parting from theprinciples of this invention, and I therefore do not purpose limitingthe patent granted hereon otherwise than as necessitated by the priorart.

I claim as my invention:

A washtub stand for compact arrangement of tubs and washing machinecomprising in combination, a framework having front and rear edges inthe form of arcs of circles and with straight ends, a plurality ofsupporting legs, rivets and bolts joining, a

lurality of such frameworks together to cm a stand of lesser rear linealdimension than frontal dimension, the forward supporting legs beingpivotally mounted to ownwardly extending braces at the edges of theframes, together with brackets extending rearwardly to companionsupporting legs at the rear ends of the frames.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

HANS LINDELOF.

